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Wyoming property tax refunds jump 72% to $14.2M

  The average payment to successful Teton County refund applicants was the state’s highest at $4,666.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Wyoming refunded $14.2 million in property taxes to state homeowners in 2024, about $6 million more than…

Gordon’s appeal nudges the Rock Springs plan — and Kelly Parcel sale — toward completion within weeks

  • Federal officials aren’t sure they will release their decision before 2025, the ideal deadline needed to complete a high-profile land transaction 100 miles away in Grand Teton National Park.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Two high-profile public land…

Cowboys Return to Arena-Auditorium Hosting Bellarmine on Thursday

First Home Contest in 27 Days Buy Tickets Live Coverage Wyoming Game Notes LARAMIE, Wyo.  (Dec. 17, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys return to the friendly confines of the Arena-Auditorium on Thursday for the first time in nearly a month…

Governor seeks funds for wildfire protection, legal battles

  By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As Gov. Mark Gordon laid out his spending priorities this past week, he zeroed in on wildfire protection, property tax relief and funding for legal battles. The…

Legislation would create enhanced concealed- carry permit for schools

  By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill filed for the 2025 general session would create an “enhanced” concealed carry firearm permit that would allow qualified permit- holders to conceal carry on K-12…

Governor presents budget to Legislative Committee

  • Governor Gordon Emphasizes Emergency Response, Property Tax relief, Infrastructure Projects in Supplemental Budget Priorities to help Wyoming Communities  CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a presentation to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Governor Mark Gordon emphasized the importance of…

Cowboys Set to Battle BYU in Salt Lake City on Saturday

The Wyoming Cowboys will head to Salt Lake City for a neutral site contest against longtime foe BYU on Saturday evening in the Delta Center. The contest is slated for a 7 p.m. start on ESPN+ will mark the second-straight…

Gordon inks deal to sell Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100M

  • Sale of 640-acre school trust land depends on whether final 3.6M-acre federal Rock Springs land plan meets Legislature’s terms.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an agreement to sell the 640-acre Kelly…

Wyoming Legislature announces 2025 committee assignments

By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Committee leadership roles currently held by two of Cheyenne’s moderate Republican lawmakers will be passed to members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a group of hardline Republicans, for…